Raghu Thiyagharajan

Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Kava Labs Inc
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Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Tamil -
  • Hindi Elementary proficiency

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Ram kiran B

Raghu is a wonderful mentor and trainer. He will make sure his students understand a topic from very basic till becoming a pro in it. I had a chance to get trained by him on Cryptocurrencies, Basics of Blockchain technology and Ethereum. His passion towards the technology will be conveyed while speaking with him. I recommend Raghu for those who are looking for career-path in Blockchain , getting expert advice on cryptocurrency and any financial guidance.

Tejesh Patel

Raghu is an amazing professional, who brings all of the skills and expertise in blockchain and systems security. Learning from him is a rare opportunity to come across, a self-driven gentleman with a teamwork spirit. Raghu is an extremely creative and innovative practitioner, who’s also best in guiding us being management enthusiasts. Say the context and the chapter he is thorough with all fulfilled knowledge who are in a collective called

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Credentials

  • BTA Blockchain Architecture
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • BTA Blockchain Security Training
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • BTA Ethereum Developer Training
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blockchain Overview: Business Foundations
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blockchain in Healthcare
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blockchain with Data Science
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Blockchain Developer - Hyperledger (CBDH)
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Hyperledger Fabric V1.4 - Architecting, Designing and Deploying a Network
    Blockchain Training Alliance
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Plutus Programming Language for Cardano Smart Contracts
    Udemy
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blockchain Architecture Design and Use Cases
    NPTEL
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Corda Certified Developer
    R3
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Digital Currencies
    University of Nicosia
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Master Ethereum & Solidity Programming: Build Real-World Apps
    Udemy
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Space Doggos - Interactive Learning Solidity Course
    BitDegree
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • BIA Technical Training - Foundation Level - Blockchain
    Barclays
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blockchain Certification Training Course
    Intellipaat
    Feb, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Build an IoT Blockchain Network for a Supply Chain
    Cognitive Class
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer
    IBM
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Blockchain Essentials
    IBM
    Dec, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Blockchain Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Developer Relations Engineer
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      I help developers leverage Kava's EVM blockchain to build decentralized applications that are secure, transparent, and equitable. Working with a wide range of developers, I provide invaluable resources and tools that empower them to succeed in the dynamic Web3 ecosystem. I help developers leverage Kava's EVM blockchain to build decentralized applications that are secure, transparent, and equitable. Working with a wide range of developers, I provide invaluable resources and tools that empower them to succeed in the dynamic Web3 ecosystem.

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Solidity Developer
      • May 2022 - Jan 2023

      At PixelVault, I had the pleasure of working on smart contract technology for the intersection of NFTs, DeFi, and gaming. With a focus on ERC-721 and ERC-1155 token staking, On-Chain metadata NFTs, LayerZero bridge, NFT Marketplace, EIP-712 Signature verification, and Zero Knowledge Proof, I helped create innovative solutions for the Metahero Universe, Punks Comic, and Pixel Vault Sports. At PixelVault, I had the pleasure of working on smart contract technology for the intersection of NFTs, DeFi, and gaming. With a focus on ERC-721 and ERC-1155 token staking, On-Chain metadata NFTs, LayerZero bridge, NFT Marketplace, EIP-712 Signature verification, and Zero Knowledge Proof, I helped create innovative solutions for the Metahero Universe, Punks Comic, and Pixel Vault Sports.

    • Canada
    • Capital Markets
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Solidity Developer
      • Sep 2020 - May 2022

      As a Solidity Developer at Alkemi Network, I played a crucial role in bridging CeFi to DeFi by building a decentralized liquidity network with a suite of tools and products that served as onramps for everyone to participate in DeFi. I developed the smart contracts using Solidity and utilized tools like Hardhat, Ethers, OpenZeppelin, Proxy Smart Contracts, and ERC standards. The contracts I developed are live on the Ethereum Mainnet and have been audited by Quantstamp, ensuring the highest level of security for users. Show less

    • Singapore
    • Blockchain Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • AGM - Blockchain Evangelist, Developer and Trainer | Evangelist for Cardano Blockchain
      • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

      As a Blockchain Evangelist and Trainer at Emurgo, I trained and consulted on various Blockchain technologies including Ethereum and Hyperledger. I have helped 1000s of working professionals and students to gain expertise in the field of Blockchain through training sessions focused on Solidity, Smart Contract security considerations, Security Audit, Unit Testing, and more. At Emurgo, I played a key role in creating, developing and nurturing the blockchain talent and knowledge pool through various initiatives. Emurgo's mission is to help developing economies achieve exceptional growth through the early adoption of Blockchain technology, and I am proud to have contributed to this mission. Overall, my experience at Emurgo has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of Blockchain technology and how it can be utilized to create impactful solutions for various industries. Show less

    • India
    • Events Services
    • Technical Co-Founder and CEO
      • Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

      As the technical co-founder at CelebratON.in, an online event essentials aggregator, I gained invaluable experience that has shaped my professional growth. While I developed the application using NextJS, NodeJS, and MongoDB, the real value came from understanding the complete architecture of an application and how it relates to business requirements. In addition to technical skills, my role also involved pitching to investors, partners, and customers. These experiences honed my public speaking and networking abilities, providing me with the exposure and confidence necessary to succeed in the startup and business world. Although the startup is non-operational now, the lessons learned from this experience have been immense. Overall, my time at CelebratON.in has undoubtedly contributed to my development as a well-rounded professional. Show less

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Blockchain Trainer, Consultant and Developer
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

      As an experienced blockchain trainer, I have successfully trained numerous professionals and students on a variety of blockchain topics, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Smart Contracts. My belief in teaching as the best method to master a topic has allowed me to gain unique insights and cross-industry learnings from each training session. As an experienced blockchain trainer, I have successfully trained numerous professionals and students on a variety of blockchain topics, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Smart Contracts. My belief in teaching as the best method to master a topic has allowed me to gain unique insights and cross-industry learnings from each training session.

    • United Kingdom
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Manager - Financial Analyst
      • Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

      As a valued member of the Business Planning & Analysis team in the Investment Banking division at Barclays, I was entrusted with ensuring that all ledger entries were meticulously accurate and complied with regulatory standards. This critical responsibility also entailed generating detailed reports, managing the internal hierarchy management tool, and overseeing key technical upgrades to improve productivity and robustness. In this role, I successfully collaborated with the technical team to translate business needs into technical specifications, and my exceptional performance consistently exceeded expectations. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Product Control Specialist
      • Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

      As a member of the Product Control Sales team, I ensured accurate and compliant ledger entries for the Rates business vertical at a top-tier investment bank. My responsibilities included analyzing trends, generating daily and monthly trade commentaries, and reconciling various ledgers to produce quarterly reports for the Investment Banking division. In addition, I led automation initiatives to increase team productivity by 20%, leveraging Excel VBA, Python, and other scripting languages to automate simple daily reports such as country-wise and product-wise trades. Show less

    • Research Associate in Equities
      • May 2014 - Oct 2015

      As a diligent buy-side analyst, I was tasked with conducting extensive analysis of the global equities market and providing insightful reports to our esteemed clientele. Working with the Investment Banking division of Cognizant, my work focused on analyzing publicly traded stocks within the technology and media sectors of the European market. My regular reports, produced on a fortnightly basis, provided valuable insights to our customers, who were prominent investment banks from around the world. Show less

    • India
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Summer Internship
      • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

Education

  • Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
    2012 - 2014
  • Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
    Financial Risk Manager - Part 1, Risk Management, Finance
    2015 - 2015
  • CFA Institute
    Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1, Finance
    2013 - 2013
  • SRR Engineering College
    Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Science Engineering
    2008 - 2012
  • DAV Matriculation Higher Secondary School
    HSC, Computer Science
    2006 - 2008

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